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News Topical, Digital Desk : The historical text Kama Sutra was written in India, but why was the romantic film of the same name banned in India? Mira Nair's erotic romance film "Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love" was released in 1996. It was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 1996, and was released in the US on February 28, 1997. But why was it banned in India? Let's find out.
Why is Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love banned in India?
Mira Nair's 1996 film "Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love" was banned in India due to its explicit, bold, and erotic content , which the censor board deemed culturally inappropriate. The film's depiction of sexual relationships and prostitution was considered against Indian social values, even though it was loosely inspired by ancient Indian literature.
1. Explicit sexual content: The film had very bold scenes which crossed the limits of the Indian Censor Board at that time.
2. Cultural misrepresentation: Officials and critics said it misrepresented Indian history and tradition, and failed to capture the philosophical and artistic nuances of the original Kama Sutra text.
3. Controversy over image: The film's portrayal of love, desire and sexual politics in 16th century India was considered a violation of moral and ethical standards.
4. Homosexual scenes: The film depicted homosexual relationships, which were taboo in mainstream Indian cinema of that time.
Banned in India, popular worldwide
Although it was banned in India, the film received international acclaim and its cinematography was highly praised.
The question arises: isn't it strange that this film faced the wrath of the censor board, even though it comes from the same country that created the concept of the Kama Sutra? Mira Nair's film, which depicts the lives of four lovers in 16th-century India, was a hit with critics but a huge flop with the censor board and was eventually banned.
What inspired the Kamasutra?
The film was directed by Mira Nair and she also wrote the screenplay. The story had nothing to do with the Kama Sutra, but was instead based on Wajid Tabassum's "Uttaran." If you want to know the story of "Kama Sutra," you can read this story by Wajid Tabassum. The film starred Naveen Andrews, Sarita Choudhury, Ramon Tikaram, Rekha, and Indira Varma.
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